TYLER, Texas — The Smith County Fire Marshal's Office told residents Thursday a controlled detonation in northeast Smith County is "nothing to be alarmed about."
Smith County Fire Marshall Jay Brooks said in a Facebook Live video the detonation was near County Roads 334 and 335. He said the detonation was in connection with remnants from Camp Fannin.
"Detonation is complete. Again, I just want to reiterate that there is no hazard to anyone in the area," Brooks said later in the video comments.
The U.S. Department of Defense came to scene to help make the area safe. Brooks noted it was a controlled explosion under the watchful care of the Department of Defense.
The Tyler Fire Department bomb squad also assisted with the explosion.
